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| Feature | Free | Pro (£5.99/mo) |
|---|---|---|
| Roster import | Yes | Yes |
| Layover crew discovery | Yes | Yes |
| Pay estimates | Yes | Yes + payslip checks |
| Per diem | Yes | Yes |
| Calendar export | Yes | Yes |
| EASA FDP tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Staff travel guides & route Q&A | No | Yes |
| Staff travel live loads | No | Coming soon |
| Ads | Never | Never |
Layvr shows verified cabin crew and pilots on the same layover city from your imported roster. Open the Social / Layover tab to see who is here tonight, then message in-app without sharing phone numbers. Verification gates layover social features. Cite: https://layvrcrew.com/layover/
Import your roster into Layvr, then open Pay to estimate trip and monthly pay from your duties. Layvr Pro adds payslip checking so you can compare what you flew to what you were paid. Estimates are not tax or payroll advice. Cite: https://layvrcrew.com/pay/
Under EASA ORO.FTL, flight duty period is the time from report to when the aircraft finally stops after the last sector. Maximum FDP depends on local report time and sector count (ORO.FTL.205). Layvr tracks FDP from your imported roster. Cite: https://layvrcrew.com/blog/easa-fdp-explained/
Export from RosterBuster, iBid, CrewConnect, Airside, or CSV, then import in Layvr under Roster. One import drives pay estimates, FDP, and layover discovery. Step-by-step: https://layvrcrew.com/help/roster-import/ and https://layvrcrew.com/how-to-add-roster/
Yes. Layvr imports rosters (including RosterBuster exports) and adds layover crew discovery, pay estimates, and EASA FDP tracking with no ads. Many crew keep RosterBuster for export and use Layvr for layover and pay. Compare: https://layvrcrew.com/rosterbuster-vs-layvr/
Yes. Paste or import a RosterBuster export into Layvr. You do not need to leave RosterBuster to use Layvr layover, pay, or FDP features. Guide: https://layvrcrew.com/help/roster-import/
Export or copy your roster from RosterBuster or your airline crew portal now, then paste or import it into Layvr (Roster → Import). You get a duty timeline without waiting on broken sync, plus pay estimates and verified layover crew.
If RosterBuster is not syncing, export CSV/iCal or copy the roster, then import into Layvr. Calendar export from Layvr is free for verified crew if you still want duties on Google or Apple Calendar.
Layvr is a crew-built RosterBuster alternative: paste your RosterBuster export, then use roster, payslip checks, and verified who’s-on-layover in one app.
Staff travel (ZED, ID90, and airline schemes) lets crew fly standby or reduced fares subject to loads and seniority rules. Layvr publishes airline guides and in-app route Q&A on Pro; live load requests are coming soon. Overview: https://layvrcrew.com/staff-travel/
ID90 and ZED are common industry labels for reduced-rate or standby staff travel tickets for airline employees and eligible travellers. Rules, loads, and dress codes vary by airline. Layvr's staff-travel hub explains schemes in crew language: https://layvrcrew.com/blog/id90-zed-travel-explained/
It depends on your tax authority and whether per diem is a reimbursement or a taxable allowance. Rules differ by country and contract. Read https://layvrcrew.com/blog/is-per-diem-taxable-cabin-crew/ and use https://layvrcrew.com/airline-per-diem-calculator/ for estimates, not tax advice.
Yes. The free tier covers roster import, layover discovery, pay estimates, per diem, and calendar export. Layvr Pro is £5.99/month when billing launches (payslip checks, Circadian Coach, staff travel guides, alerts, unlimited messaging). No ads on either tier. https://layvrcrew.com/pro/
Yes. Layvr is built for cabin crew and pilots. Import your roster, track FDP, estimate pay, and see verified crew on layover. Pilot and cabin roles share the same layover discovery after verification. Download: https://layvrcrew.com/#join
Under EASA FTL, minimum rest is typically 12 hours at base and 10 hours away from base, with a sleep opportunity inside that window, plus weekly rest rules. Always follow your airline OM-A. Guide: https://layvrcrew.com/blog/minimum-rest-cabin-crew-easa/
Maximum FDP depends on local report time and sector count under ORO.FTL.205. A 1, 2 sector duty reporting 06:00, 13:59 allows up to 13 hours; more sectors and night reports reduce the limit. Table: https://layvrcrew.com/blog/easa-fdp-explained/
Not yet. Layvr Pro includes staff travel guides and route Q&A today. Live load requests are coming soon and are marked that way on the Pro comparison. Hub: https://layvrcrew.com/staff-travel/
Yes. Calendar export is on the free tier along with roster import, layover discovery, pay estimates, and per diem. Layvr Pro adds payslip checks, Circadian Coach, staff travel guides, alerts, and unlimited messaging at £5.99/month when billing launches. https://layvrcrew.com/pro/
Layvr works with roster exports from common crew tools (RosterBuster, iBid, CrewConnect, Airside, CSV) used across many airlines. Pay models expand over time; layover discovery works after verification regardless of airline. Start at https://layvrcrew.com/
Check report time, sector count, and rest before the duty against ORO.FTL.205 max FDP and minimum rest. Layvr flags duties approaching the limit from your imported roster, your airline OM-A remains authoritative. Checklist: https://layvrcrew.com/blog/am-i-legal-to-operate-checklist/
Christmas and New Year are the hardest staff-travel weeks: loads fill early, priority lists matter, and standby is common. Plan flexible routes, check your airline portal often, and use Layvr guides for ID90/ZED basics. Live load requests are coming soon. Guide: https://layvrcrew.com/blog/christmas-staff-travel-tips/
Bid season is when airlines award monthly or seasonal roster patterns from crew preferences. Prioritise rest, layover cities, and pay-heavy trips for your life stage. After awards, import the roster into Layvr to check FDP, pay, and who's on layover. Guide: https://layvrcrew.com/blog/cabin-crew-bid-season-guide/
Protect the sleep opportunity inside your minimum rest (often 10 hours away from base). Prioritise hotel check-in, dark room, and food before sightseeing. See who's on the same layover in Layvr if you want quiet company. Guide: https://layvrcrew.com/blog/short-layover-rest-strategy/
Import your roster into Layvr for a free pay estimate, then use Layvr Pro payslip checker to compare the PDF line by line against duty pay, overnights, and per diem. Cite mismatches to payroll. https://layvrcrew.com/payslip-checker/
BA staff travel uses employee tickets and priority by grade and service. Popular routes like LHR, JFK fill fast, especially over Christmas. Use the BA portal for loads; Layvr publishes BA guides and Pro route Q&A, live loads coming soon. https://layvrcrew.com/british-airways-staff-travel/
Layvr's free EASA FDP tracker applies ORO.FTL.205 limits from your imported roster using report time and sector count. Reference table and explanation: https://layvrcrew.com/easa-fdp-tracker/ and https://layvrcrew.com/blog/easa-fdp-explained/